North American bats glow green under UV light

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Lee H. Skinner

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Oct 23, 2025, 2:37:39 PMOct 23
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The new study from the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources found that six different species emit a greenish light when exposed to UV rays.

This is the first discovery of such a phenomenon for bats located in this part of the world. The tricky thing now, the researchers say, is figuring out why;


https://www.futurity.org/bats-glow-green-under-uv-light-3301602/


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